The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
When someone attacks him with a sword, it won't work: neither the spear, the javelin, nor the coat of armor can stop him.
God is describing a creature so powerful that no weapon or armor can harm it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, God responds to Job's questions about suffering by describing Leviathan, a formidable sea creature symbolizing untamable aspects of creation. This verse highlights how human weapons like swords, spears, and armor fail against such a beast, underscoring God's unmatched power and the limitations of human strength. Through this description, God emphasizes His sovereignty over all creation to humble Job and redirect his focus to divine wisdom.
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